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John Mahoney

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John Mahoney Fast Facts:

Only born in Blackpool, England because family was evacuated during the bombing of Manchester, which is his hometown; they moved back as soon as they were permitted.
The seventh of eight children.
Lost all traces of his English accent in the United States Army, which he joined in order to speed up his U.S. citizenship request.
Taught English Literature at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where he had earlier earned a masters degree in English.
Participated in local youth theatre as a child, but wasn't inspired to become an actor until he saw Albert Finney and Leo McKern in Uncle Vanya at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
At age 37, enrolled in classes at St. Nicholas Theatre in Chicago, co-founded by David Mamet, where he performed opposite John Malkovich.
Member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

John Mahoney Relationships:
Bernard Mahoney - Brother
John Sullivan - Nephew
Margaret Mahoney - Mother
Reg Mahoney - Father
Vera Sullivan - Sister
John Mahoney Awards:
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1994 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1986 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Winner
College:
Quincy College, Quincy, IL (BA, 1966); Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (MA in English, 1976)